Grants paid in 2025
49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community FederationSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Voter Partcipation CenterWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $25K |
| KqedSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| San Francisco BalletSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| San Francisco OperaSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Chronicle Season of SharingSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Cpmc FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $12K |
| American Red CrossSan Francisco, CA | Unristricted | $10K |
| Fine Arts Museum of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| San Francisco Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Smuin BalletSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| ACLU FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sun Valley Music FestivalKetchum, ID | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Investigative ReportingEmeryville, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compass Family ServicesSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice InitativeMontgomery, AL | Unristricted | $5,000 |
| Florence ProjectFlorence, AZ | Unristricted | $5,000 |
| Kidpower InternationalSanta Cruz, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| RaicesSan Antonia, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern CaliforniaConcord, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp TawongaSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| J Street Education FundWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| New Israel FundSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Arc of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community LibraryKetchum, ID | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Contemporary Jewish MuseumSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Urban ForestSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Higher GroundKingsport, TN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Unristricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's ServiceSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| KdfcArtesia, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth ServicesSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Francisco HeritageSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| SolaBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Anthony Dining RoomSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Living With WolvesSun Valley, ID | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum for ArtsSun Valley, ID | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
By state: California 33 · District of Columbia 3 · Idaho 4 · Alabama 2 · Arizona 1 · Texas 1
About this foundation
Frankel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Thomas Frankel, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Frankel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Frankel Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $313K across 49 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Frankel Family Foundation give?
California (33 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Idaho (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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